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July 18, 2026 · Piper PA-28-161 · N8249B
San Bernardino, CA
Overview
Report Status
Factual report
Event Type
Accident
Date
July 18, 2026
Injury Outcomes
No injuries (2 unknown outcomes)
Location
San Bernardino, CA
Aircraft
Piper PA-28-161
Tail Number
N8249B
Injuries
None
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
NTSB Number
WPR26LA269
On July 18, 2026, about 1530 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-161, N8249B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Bernardino, California. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that while taxiing to the run-up area in preparation for takeoff at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), San Bernadino, California, the airplane’s right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the taxiway surface. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The airplane was recovered for further examination.
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On July 18, 2026, about 1530 Pacific daylight time, a Piper PA-28-161, N8249B, was substantially damaged when it was involved in an accident near San Bernardino, California. The pilot and pilot rated passenger were not injured. The airplane was operated as a Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations Part 91 personal flight. The pilot reported that while taxiing to the run-up area in preparation for takeoff at San Bernardino International Airport (SBD), San Bernadino, California, the airplane’s right main landing gear collapsed, and the right wing impacted the taxiway surface. Postaccident examination of the airplane revealed that the right wing was substantially damaged. The airplane was recovered for further examination.
Flight
Event TypeAccident
Event Time15:30 PDT
Nearest AirportSan Bernardino Intl (0nm E)
Aircraft FireNo
Aircraft ExplosionNo
Aircraft
AircraftPiper PA-28-161
Tail NumberN8249B
DamageSubstantial
Operating RulePart 91
Engines1
Seats4
People & Injuries
Injury SummaryNo injuries (2 unknown outcomes)
Fatal0
Serious0
Minor0
Uninjured0
Total2
Conditions
ConditionsVMC
LightDaylight
Wind250° @ 7 kt, gusting 15 kt
Visibility10 sm
CeilingNone
Temperature / Dew Point45 F
Altimeter29.94 inHg
Observation Time15:00
Weather SourceWFAC